Extra Help Building Project Specialist

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Reviews and investigates existing County buildings for structural adequacy and makes recommendations on designs, alterations and repair of County buildings.
   
• May prepare plans, specifications and other bidding documents for small projects.
   
• Coordinates the design work of consulting architects and engineers.
   
• Reviews plans, specifications, calculations and estimates submitted by consultant for conformity and compliance with County policy and all governing codes and ordinances.
   
• Conducts studies, develops programs, prepares reports and gathers data on existing buildings.
   
• Makes recommendations regarding proposed projects.
   
• Conducts field observation of County owned construction projects for adherence to building codes and the contract documents.
   
• Participates in the development of architectural projects and schedules with user departments.
   
• Confers with public officials and contractors of building projects.
   
• Prepares agenda items for review and approval by the Board of Supervisors.
   
• Negotiates and prepares change orders and amendments to ongoing projects.

Experience:
Two (2) years of professional level architectural and/or structural design experience which included one (1) year in design of commercial, institutional, or industrial structures, or professional level work requiring checking and preparation of institutional, industrial, or commercial building plans and specifications.

Education:
Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year accredited college or university with a degree in architecture, construction management, or civil engineering.

Additional experience as described above may substitute for the required education on a
year-for-year basis.